The Clash Hits Back
The Clash · 2013
116 min · 32 tracks · new wave · reggae · post-punk
A vibrant collage of punk energy, reggae grooves, and politically charged lyrics that encapsulates The Clash's diverse sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party ignition with infectious energy
- dynamic collection for diverse moods
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- sing-along classics for gatherings
- politically charged anthems for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- want standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'The Clash Hits Back' serves as a comprehensive anthology that celebrates the band's legacy. This compilation arrives nearly three decades after their last studio album, 'Cut the Crap' (1985), during a period when The Clash's influence on punk and rock music had solidified. It highlights their evolution while commemorating their impact on music culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jam· Buzzcocks· Joe Strummer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 London Calling 3:19
- 2 Safe European Home 3:49
- 3 Know Your Rights 3:40
- 4 (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 4:00
- 5 Janie Jones 2:05
- 6 The Guns of Brixton 3:09
- 7 Train in Vain 3:09
- 8 Bankrobber 4:34
- 9 Wrong ’Em Boyo 3:10
- 10 The Magnificent Seven 5:32
- 11 Police on My Back 3:15
- 12 Rock the Casbah 3:42
- 13 Career Opportunities 1:53
- 14 Police & Thieves 5:59
- 15 Somebody Got Murdered 3:34
- 16 Brand New Cadillac 2:08
- 17 Clampdown 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 Ghetto Defendant 4:42
- 2 Armagideon Time 3:51
- 3 Stay Free 3:38
- 4 I Fought the Law 2:43
- 5 Straight to Hell 5:28
- 6 Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:08
- 7 Garageland 3:14
- 8 White Riot 2:13
- 9 Complete Control 3:12
- 10 Clash City Rockers 3:56
- 11 Tommy Gun 3:14
- 12 English Civil War 2:35
- 13 The Call Up 5:25
- 14 Hitsville UK 4:20
- 15 Radio Clash 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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